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News Black Bear Hosenji Temple (Bessho, Chichibu City), Saitama Nov 23, 2025, 10:00 AM

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Around 10:00 on November 23, 2025, a resident out running spotted a bear about 70 cm long near Hosenji Temple (Chichibu 24th site) in Bessho, Chichibu City. It is likely a cub, and nearby residents have been urged to stay alert.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A runner spotted a roughly 70 cm bear near Hosenji Temple in Bessho, Chichibu City on the morning of November 23. Believed to be a cub, police have urged people nearby to remain calm and prioritize their safety.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Address

Hosenji Temple (Bessho, Chichibu City), Saitama

Coordinates

35.987541, 139.060997

Sources

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/beb8a06f814e312f677cef0a56... https://www.saitama-np.co.jp/articles/169537

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石井けん 5 months ago

秩父札所の周辺で子グマが出てるのか、観光地だから人の目につきやすいんだろうけど、70センチって思ったより小さいな。

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